Cardiovascular Research Intern

Cardiovascular Research Training Opportunities for Undergraduate Students – Summer 2026

The Center for Cardiovascular Research (CCVR) in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital conducts innovative, mechanistic-based research to improve therapies and outcomes for infants and children with heart diseases and promote cardiovascular health in children and adults.

Undergraduate students enrolled in colleges and universities across the country interested in exploring careers in medicine, biomedical research and bioengineering in a cutting-edge research environment can experience and support CCVR research firsthand during a 10-week, paid summer research opportunity on the AWRI campus.

Duration: 10 weeks; 40 hours per week

Number of positions available: 5

Trainee Stipend/Salary: Students will receive a $6,000 stipend, as well as funds to travel to a scientific meeting.

Research opportunities are available in several multidisciplinary areas of cardiovascular excellence including cardiac and vascular development, molecular genetics and genomics, and cardiovascular stem cell biology.

Participants will also have the opportunity to attend/participate in a scientific conference with a faculty mentor.

See additional details here: Cardiovascular Research Training Opportunities for Undergraduate Students | Nationwide Children's

The application portal will accept applications until February 6, 2026!

Apply here: 2026 IAUST Application